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Master of Creative and Cultural Industries

University of Derby

  • Derby, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

Masters preparing graduates for management and creative roles in the cultural and creative industries.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Critically analyse advanced concepts and current developments in Creative and Cultural Industries. Select and apply relevant analytical
  • Research or professional methods. Present evidence-based findings and manage complex specialist projects.

Career outcomes

  • Creative and cultural industries management
  • Media and journalism roles
  • Freelance work in creative industries
  • Further research study

Curriculum

  • Full-time 180-credit masters mixing cross-disciplinary study of creative thinking
  • Business
  • Heritage
  • Media and journalism. Learning is by lectures
  • Seminars
  • Tutorials
  • Debates and workshops with professional practitioners
  • Plus research-method training and a final project completed with a creative-sector partner.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • UK 2:2 honours degree or international equivalent
  • Some courses require a relevant degree
  • Experience or interview. IELTS 6.5 typical
  • With 6.0 (some courses 5.5) in each skill
  • Up to 7.0 on some courses.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree (UK 2:2 or international equivalent), Some courses need professional experience, Interview or a relevant first degree (e. G. Health, Therapy and teaching courses).

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results.

How to apply

  1. Check the course entry requirements (2:2 degree or equivalent) and start dates. Click Apply directly on the course page
  2. or apply through an overseas representative. Provide degree transcripts and proof of English (IELTS 5 typical). Interview or portfolio where the course asks. After an offer
  3. Pay the 8
  4. 000 GBP deposit before a CAS. Use the CAS to apply for the Student visa with proof of funds. Arrive by the stated date.

Other costs

Tuition per year£18,100 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£28,927 GBP

Program details

CampusDerby Campus
Faculty or schoolArt and Design
DepartmentArts and Design
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value180
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
Scholarship noteSouth-East Asia Scholarship: 5000 GBP fee reduction for qualifying nationals of Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand or Vietnam entering an eligible on-campus, Full-time undergraduate or taught postgraduate degree in January or September 2027. Offer, CAS and other criteria apply.

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.